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Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan strengthen trade competitiveness

9 May 2018
UNCTAD, the UN Economic Commission for Europe and the governments of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan launch databases on non-tariff measures, making the countries' trade rules more transparent.
Angola looks to services trade for more sustainable growth

Angola looks to services trade for more sustainable growth

9 May 2018
UNCTAD’s Multi-Year Expert Meeting on Trade, Services and Development welcomed representatives from Angola’s Ministry of Transport and diplomatic mission in Geneva from 7–8 May.
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Multi-Year Expert Meeting on Trade, Services and Development (7-8 May 2018)

9 May 2018
Services trade experts meet to feed knowledge and experience into intergovernmental processes in support of the Sustainable Development Goals.
East African nations can help empower women economically by harnessing trade policies

East African nations can help empower women economically by harnessing trade policies

9 May 2018
New report spotlights gender-sensitive trade policymaking in the East African Community.
The 'fourth industrial revolution' can power sustainable development, if we get it right

The 'fourth industrial revolution' can power sustainable development, if we get it right

8 May 2018
Written by Mukhisa Kituyi
Secretary-General of UNCTAD
Cambodia's animators boost services exports despite barriers

Cambodia's animators boost services exports despite barriers

8 May 2018

Why does a World Trade Organization deal designed to boost service industries in least developed countries lie dormant?
Youth, technology and the power of hands-on experience

Youth, technology and the power of hands-on experience

4 May 2018
Written by
Isabelle Durant, Deputy Secretary-General of UNCTAD
Youth in Africa's digital transformation

Youth in Africa's digital transformation

4 May 2018

E-Commerce is making waves across Africa and youth can be a force to tip the scales in their favor for sustainable development.
Debt warning lights flash for poorest countries, experts say

Debt warning lights flash for poorest countries, experts say

3 May 2018
Top economists from UNCTAD and the International Monetary Fund agree it's time to sound the alarm on rising public debt in many low-income countries but disagree on how loudly the bell should be rung.
International trade is at risk of leaving women behind

International trade is at risk of leaving women behind

27 Apr 2018
Written by Simonetta Zarrilli of UNCTAD
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